Second place finishers Team 3-Point Shooters consisted of Delarosa, Lopez of Hazleton, Chris Cabrera of Hazleton and Jessica Garrison of Wilkes-Barre.

Garrison carries playing experience from NAIA Division II Spring Arbor in Michigan. She added a pair of shots from beyond the arc in both championship games, as well as several key shots in the team’s win in the winner bracket final.

The Michigan product is a social worker locally, as well as an assistant coach on local high school G.A.R.

All the proceeds from the event were raised for SAFE. The organization to use the money to aid the local Autism community through things like art classes, swimming lessons, and many other activities.

Lindsay Dragon, organizer of the event, is a mother of two who has a close tie to Autism as her oldest son, 4-year-old Jackson, is diagnosed with a severe form of the disease.

“I have a degree but it feels like I’m back at school,” said Dragon when discussing what it is like having to take care of her oldest son, “he changes the way we see life.”

With Jackson being Lindsay’s motivation for having this event, how it all came into fruition was unique as well.

Dragon notes that when it comes to having events to help out families whose children have autism, it is often difficult to get the whole family involved.

“Basketball is a great way to get the younger generation involved,” said Dragon.

The younger generation was certainly involved as members Wilkes men’s basketball, women’s basketball, field hockey, football, men’s soccer, men’s volleyball and women’s volleyball were all represented. They volunteered for the event in various roles, such as participating in the actual tournament, working the concession stand as well as selling event t-shirts and theme basket tickets.